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100 Days in Appalachia

Tag / Health

Health

In Push to ‘Make Appalachia Healthy Again,’ Some Big Barriers to Health Go Ignored

May 16, 2025 by Taylor Sisk

West Virginia consistently ranks at or near the bottom among states for health outcomes. But despite a new focus on health, officials aren’t addressing the everyday barriers to healthy living.

Appalachia, Health

In North Carolina, Helene’s Destruction Underscores the Value of Homegrown Rural Health Care

March 20, 2025 by Taylor Sisk

In a region where many suffer from chronic conditions that require long-term medical care, cultural awareness can help provide a a firm foundation for doctor-patient relationships. 

Appalachia

Reclaiming and Revitalizing Resources in West Virginia’s Southern Coalfields

February 6, 2025 by Laura Harbert Allen and Taylor Sisk

The demand for clean water in McDowell County is but one element of a groundswell of community-based activism to reclaim and revitalize resources. 

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